Critical Skills for Critical Care Course 2026 Overview

The Critical Skills for Critical Care Course 2026 is a three-day CHEST course for clinicians who want hands-on ICU training. The course runs August 6–8, 2026, at CHEST Global Headquarters in Glenview, Illinois.

This course focuses on practical skills used in critical care settings. Attendees can review bedside critical care ultrasound, airway management, mechanical ventilation, ultrasound-guided procedures, and team-based ICU care. In addition, the course uses hands-on simulation and live models to help clinicians apply these skills in realistic clinical scenarios.

The Critical Skills for Critical Care Course may be useful for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, and other clinicians who care for critically ill patients. It may also help providers who want to improve procedural confidence, ultrasound-guided technique, and decision-making in the ICU.

Course Location, Schedule, and Pricing

At CHEST Global Headquarters, the in-person course takes place at 2595 Patriot Boulevard in Glenview, Illinois. The course dates are August 6–8, 2026. The listed schedule includes 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on day one, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on day two, and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the final day. All times are listed in Central Time.

The official CHEST course page lists pricing that varies by member status and registration option. CHEST also notes that early-bird pricing is available before the listed deadline. Clinicians should confirm final pricing, CME details, registration deadlines, refund policies, and availability on the official CHEST registration page before making plans.

This event listing is part of the Ultrasound Fanatic ultrasound events directory. Overall, the directory helps clinicians compare POCUS courses, critical care ultrasound courses, ultrasound workshops, CME courses, and hands-on ultrasound training opportunities.

For clinicians comparing ICU education options, this Critical Skills for Critical Care Course may be a strong choice. It combines critical care ultrasound, airway training, ventilator management, ICU procedures, CME credit, and simulation-based learning in one structured course.

Ultrasound Fanatic also provides resources for clinicians who want to continue learning before or after this course. These include the Ultrasound Fanatic ultrasound app, POCUS protocols, handheld ultrasound education, and practical ultrasound training resources.